Journal of Australian Studies

metrics 2024

Diving into the Diversity of Australia’s Cultural Narratives

Introduction

The Journal of Australian Studies, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a premier academic journal dedicated to exploring the richness and diversity of Australian culture, history, literature, and politics. With an ISSN of 1444-3058 and an E-ISSN of 1835-6419, this esteemed journal has been contributing to the scholarly conversation since its inception in 1977 and continues to publish impactful research through 2024. Rank-wise, it excels in multiple categories, holding a Q2 position in both Cultural Studies and History, a distinguished Q1 in Literature and Literary Theory, and notable Q3 rankings in Political Science, International Relations, and Sociology. The journal is recognized for its strong performance in Scopus rankings, particularly in Literature and Literary Theory, where it holds a 92nd percentile rank. This makes it a vital resource for researchers, professionals, and students invested in Australian studies, providing open discourse on the nation’s cultural and historical narratives without the barrier of open access restrictions. Engaging with this journal enables a deeper understanding of Australia’s multifaceted identity within the global context, inviting contributions that challenge and expand the field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.80
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.12
Influence0.43
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life15.90
Citing Half Life20.60
JCI0.80
Total Documents629
WOS Total Citations483
SCIMAGO Total Citations684
SCIMAGO SELF Citations33
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.63
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.78

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Literature and Literary Theory in Arts and Humanities
Rank #81/1106
Percentile 92.68
Quartile Q1
History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #302/1760
Percentile 82.84
Quartile Q1
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #369/1304
Percentile 71.70
Quartile Q2
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #856/1466
Percentile 41.61
Quartile Q3
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #413/706
Percentile 41.50
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 115/176
Percentile 34.90
Quartile Q3
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 40/59
Percentile 33.10
Quartile Q3
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 40/59
Percentile 33.10
Quartile Q3
HISTORY
Rank 121/518
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1
HISTORY
Rank 121/518
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 78/176
Percentile 55.68
Quartile Q2
CULTURAL STUDIES
Rank 30/59
Percentile 49.15
Quartile Q3
HISTORY
Rank 172/519
Percentile 66.86
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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